“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

Despite popular belief, most reptiles do not have slimy skin. Their skin is dry and scaly, made of keratin, which keeps them from drying out.

I am writing in response to the article about Joe Collins and the discovery of the massasauga snakes in Douglas County. I was alarmed at the cavalier attitude Collins had about the potential ...

Where they lived: Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. What they ate: Some ate plants, while others ate animals, including other dinosaurs. How big they were: The ...

"Reissue 1995 with minor corrections and additions."--t.p. verso. General considerations -- Brief description of reptiles -- Environmental considerations related to captivity -- Nutrition -- Provision ...

10:11, Mon, Oct 23, 2017 Updated: 10:20, Mon, Oct 23, 2017 1. Reptiles come in four varieties: turtles and tortoises; crocodilia (including alligators); lizards and snakes; New Zealand tuatara. 2.